gòngtóng

共通

Word · AdjectiveTraditional共同

common; shared; mutual

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

universal; applicable to all aspects

formal

An attributive adjective describing principles, truths, or characteristics that are broadly valid.

Zūn尊
lǎo老
ài爱
yòu幼
shì是
gòng共
tóng同
de的
měi美
dé德
 。

Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a universal virtue.

Zhè这
gè个
dào道
lǐ理
dà大
jiā家
gòng共
tóng同
zūn遵
shǒu守
 。

This principle is observed by everyone.

2.

adjective

common; shared; mutual

Describes something possessed, experienced, or done by two or more parties together.

Zhè这
sān三
piān篇
xí习
zuò作
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
gòng共
tóng同
de的
máo毛
bìng病
 。

These three essays share a common flaw.

Wǒ我
men们
yǒu有
gòng共
tóng同
de的
mù目
biāo标
 。

We have a shared goal.

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Wéi维
hù护
shì世
jiè界
hé和
píng平
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
gòng共
tóng同
zé责
rèn任
 。

Safeguarding world peace is our common responsibility.